Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Arts (Animation)

The study plan of the Three-year Degree in Digital Arts, Animation and Videogames is highly professional and aims to balance the study of theoretical subjects and practical exercises, with a vertical and horizontal approach: vertical in providing specializations in specific sectors, horizontal in maintaining a multidisciplinary approach that trains future professionals with openness and adaptability. Because the world of videogames development and animation are not compartmentalized, and every professional must be able to dialogue and collaborate with other sectors.

In recent years, the diffusion of personal computers, gaming consoles , tablets and smartphones has developed in parallel with the power of calculation. All this has made possible a large-scale growth in the development of video games in various sectors of visual communication, learning and entertainment. Advertising, cinema, television, video games, interactive installations have, in turn, created a strong demand in the labor market. Photoshop, ZBrush, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Unity3D, Corona, Construct, Adobe Animate, Premiere, After Effects, Audition are software / / framework languages ​​that are more powerful and known for pre-production, production and post-production of high-level videogames and cartoons.

SYLLABUS

Courses and ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)

Bachelor’s degree in Digital Arts (specialization in Animation) 180 ECTS at MQF/EQF Level 6.

First Year (60 ECTS):

* Introduction to animation and video games (4 ECTS)
* Digital illustration and visual narrative – (6 ECTS)
* Scriptwriting I (6 ECTS)
* Character design and storyboard techniques I (10 ECTS)
* Multimedia design – (6 ECTS) e
* Introduction to film history – (10 ECTS)
* Soundtrack and dubbing techniques – (6 ECTS)
* Workshop & Laboratory work – (12 ECTS)

Second Year (60 ECTS):

* 2D design and animation techniques I – (12 ECTS)
* English writing skills – (4 ECTS)
* 3D graphics I – (12 ECTS)
* Directing techniques I – (6 ECTS)
* Marketing and sociology of communication – (6 ECTS)
* Digital Video editing and compositing – (6 ECTS)
* Intermediality theory – (4 ECTS)
* Character design and storyboard techniques II – (6 ECTS)
* Workshop – (4 ECTS)

Third Year (60 ECTS):

* Scriptwriting II – (4 ECTS)
* 3D graphics II – (10 ECTS)
* Directing techniques II – (6 ECTS)
* Economics and business management – (6 ECTS)
* Elective 1 Animation – (6 ECTS) – (see below)
* Elective 2 Animation – (6 ECTS) – (see below)
* Workshop & Laboratory work – (6 ECTS)
* Internship – (6 ECTS)
* Dissertation – (10 ECTS)

Animation Elective modules (to choose any 2):

* Advanced 3D graphics – (6 ECTS)
* New integrated media techniques – (6 ECTS)
* Design portfolio and professional identity – (6 ECTS)
* 2D design and animation techniques II – (6 ECTS)